We are now starting a regular Seated Yoga class. Join us each week on Tuesdays from 11.30 am for one hour. These classes are free to our friends and supporters. JOIN US 5 MINS EARLIER TO GET SETTLED IN WEAR COMFORTABLE LOOSE CLOTHES HAVE A DRINK READY IN CASE YOU NEED IT CHOOSE A CHAIR …
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Mental Health in Later Life Online Event
Join our talk on Zoom on 16th March at 5pm hosted by Oliver Steadman, Campaigns Officer from Independent Age Oliver will talk about their policy and Influencing work on mental health. He will also give an overview of their latest research on mental health in later life. The report looks at key events that could affect someone’s mental …
BSA awarded a National Lottery Funding grant
Barnet Seniors’ Association (BSA), has just been awarded a grant by the National Lottery Community Fund for a special Covid recovery programme. Popular free, chair-based yoga classes are already on-line weekly for the next 12 months – and more is to come. This grant will now allow BSA to publish a new refreshed …
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PAiL – Winter COVID Survival Guide – For Older Londoners
Positive Ageing In London has put together this Survival Guide for older people living in London. The guide consists of useful information collated from around the internet, some of which has been shared amongst the PAiL community and committee members in previous newsletters and campaigns. It is created to provide a directory of useful links …
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TFL confirms route of 383 extension to Finchley Memorial Hospital from 31 October
· Trial of bus route 383 extension to Finchley Memorial Hospital to begin this Saturday 31 October · Barnet residents will have easier access to the hospital and health services that recently relocated to the site · Residents to have their say on the extension when a full consultation is held in early 2021 Barnet residents will be …
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Getting close to nature helps improve your wellbeing
‘Being outdoors with nature for an extra 2 hours each week helps to improve your wellbeing and bring down your stress levels’according to research shared by the BBC through their programme “Trust Me I’m a Doctor” episode 9 Have you ever considered joining an allotment, growing your own produce, learning new skills, meeting new people, …
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It’s just the flu…
4 October 2020, NHS North Central London CCG You will have heard friends and family say it is “Just” the flu! Each year the flu kills on average 11,000 people and hospitalises thousands more. There’s no “just” about it! What causes flu? Flu is caused by influenza viruses that infect the windpipe and lungs. And because …
Silver Sunday October 2019
Silver Sunday October 2019 Last Autumn we co-hosted Silver Sunday with Barnet Council What an amazing event and turn out with over 300 people. With a very special guest The Worshipful The Mayor Cllr Caroline Stock. We had live music from That Blue Patch, dancing from Love to Dance performance by Saracens Sport Foundation, Bollywood dance from …
Latest edition of the BSA Insider Newsletter
Our latest edition of the Insider is now availableBSA Spring Insider Newsletter 2020The Insider contains news for senior citizens in Barnet. It gives practical information about local services, support, events, places to go and things to do that could interest and help local people to live their lives to the full. In this issue you …
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